[Rupture of the diaphragm in combination with injuries of the abdomen and thorax (author's transl)].

In 55 closed injuries of the abdominal cavity and the thoracic cage 4 ruptures of the diaphragm occurred. Due to the noncharacteristic symptoms the rupture of the diaphragm is frequently mistaken. In many cases it is possible to close the rupture from the abdominal cavity.